Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake


Video shared by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows the moment a group of elephants protect their young during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. The behaviour is known as an ‘alert circle’, a formation meant to protect calves from threats. The earthquake struck Julian, California and was felt across San Diego County on 14 April.



Source link

  • Related Posts

    US vice-president to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions

    US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid global trade tensions sparked by Washington’s…

    Pope Francis’ last public appearance on Easter Sunday

    Pope Francis’s last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square. It had been unknown at the time if the pontiff would join the…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Bluesky launches blue check verification

    Bluesky launches blue check verification

    How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards

    How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards

    How does ‘Sinners’ end? What to know about the film’s unexpected twist

    How does ‘Sinners’ end? What to know about the film’s unexpected twist

    On Easter Sunday, Congregants at This 218-Year-Old Harlem Church Channeled Southern Baptist Style

    On Easter Sunday, Congregants at This 218-Year-Old Harlem Church Channeled Southern Baptist Style

    Handyman charged in murder of 82-year-old woman found partially encased in cement under a shed

    Handyman charged in murder of 82-year-old woman found partially encased in cement under a shed

    Why the Mikko Rantanen trade signals a new era for the Stars

    Why the Mikko Rantanen trade signals a new era for the Stars